![]() ![]() Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome? Conversations in my chair can escalate very quickly and get really deep, but at the end of the day, I’m an affordable therapist that will keep your mane on point through every phase in life. Each guest isn’t just money to me they are a story, a friend, and even a teacher. ![]() I have now been in the industry for three years, I’ve learned that you can gain new knowledge from everyone!!! Literally, everyone has something to teach, I get to learn from everyone that sits in my chair whether it be a new recipe, helping me find my dream leggings, or even dealing with daily life struggles (because let’s be real, we all have them). ![]() Their smile is motivation enough to continue doing what I do. at the shampoo bowl or after an 8-hour corrective color session. My goal essentially is to change my guest lives even if it’s just for those 15 mins. I may not know it all but I have overcome challenges that now allow me to stand behind the chair while offering a warm welcoming experience to each and every one of my guests. I had nothing to lose and everything to gain, I reflect on it, I know God placed those obstacles to mold me into the strong driven artistic soul I am today. That’s when I decided with $20 in my bank account to sign the papers, to start booth renting and establish what is now my brand XDUNIARUIZ. On my way to my 1st Discovery Dallas Hairshow, my friend Jackie mentioned a salon that was opening close to home, it sounded like the perfect opportunity but there was a catch the salon was a booth rent setting which meant I would now be my own boss. I had no phone, no car, no money (barely for gas) something definitely had to change. Sadly, I wasn’t bringing in enough income to help out at home, so I had to find a way to make money in this career. Jen, Nichole, Alicia, Bri, and Donna were heaven sent, they taught me soooo much! From new color lines & products to let me practice my men’s cuts and color techniques on their family members. So, I began to also train myself to perfect my craft.Īfter graduating from the Aveda Institute of Houston late fall of 2016, I was blessed with an apprenticeship in the best salon home with my girls at Define Hair Studio in Spring, Tx. Needless to say, I fell in love with it all, from haircuts to color, to the latest trends I could find. I wanted to change the lives of every guest that sat in my chair. Everything slowly started falling into place and I started a year journey to go from a girl wanting to do makeup to a woman with a purpose. Some say it was my personal style, or that I just “looked like I did hair.” Regardless, I was convinced after finding the closest institute in the area I enrolled into the Aveda Institute of Houston to do “MAKEUP.” While working at the shop, I occasionally received messages inquiring about hair and makeup, I never really understood why. I could finish community college or pursue a new career path, so I decided it was time for a change.Īll of the life lessons I had experienced pushed me to the place I was in that exact moment. God knew what he was doing, this was a wake-up call, at 23 years old, I was perplexed with the decision. The craving of becoming the best version of myself became more and more real the moment I was laid off late spring of 2015. So, as you can imagine I couldn’t complain because my bills were getting paid, but my heart wasn’t there, that was not what I saw myself doing for the rest of my life. I worked for 7 years from 7 am- 5 pm in a machine shop that focused its supply’s for the oil and gas industry. To be completely honest, the job I had before I became a hairstylist had nothing to do with the beauty industry. ![]() We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far. Today we’d like to introduce you to Dunia Ruiz.ĭunia, let’s start with your story. ![]()
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